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DEKALB, Ill. (WIFR) - Northern Illinois University (NIU) has officially named Jacey Brooks as its new head coach of the women ...

For the decade anniversary, survivors and community members gather to catch up, hug and share their story. “We’re a community that sticks together and takes care of each other,” says Deena Powell – ...

Wednesday’s decision came after House Minority Leader Tony McCombie and other republicans took legal action in January 2025 arguing the updated 2021 congressional maps were redrawn in favor of ...

Overnight, rain will start to tapper off toward the east after midnight. Winds will start to calm in addition, allowing some ...

Nearly halfway through its 10-year Delivering for America plan the United States Postal Service upgrades facilities, vehicles ...

FORRESTON, Ill. (WIFR) - Forreston got things going early Wednesday afternoon, but it was Newman Central Catholic who controlled things in the third inning. The Cardinals took a 3-2 lead in the second ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A 15-year-old, one of four suspects in a deadly 2024 shooting, is now in custody, according to ...

DEKALB, Ill. (WIFR) - A machine fire causes $150,000 of damage to an industrial building. Just after 8:30 p.m., DeKalb Fire ...

The Better Business Bureau invites community members to protect their identities by shredding personal documents for free.

DEKALB, Ill. (WIFR) - A 33-year-old woman faces charges after police respond to a disorderly conduct call. Jasmine Green of ...

Danny Kvistad of Janesville is charged with robbery with threat of force. Just before 6 a.m. April 8, Janesville police ...